July 18, 2012

Organizing Yourself to Help Others Organize


Activity 2: Google Docs: Organize and Collaborate With Ease

If you do not have a google account, you will create one. Consider creating a personal account if you only have a school account. You will be viewing a shared doc, creating a Google Form, and setting up Google Drive.

Google Drive
iPad: Google Drive

More on Google Drive and Docs

Google Drive and Google Docs for Teachers 2012
181 Google Tricks That Will Save You Time
Google Docs Templates


Activity 3: Note Taking's Finest: Evernote

Create an Evernote account online and set up folders. Explore use of Evernote. Use Evernote for taking notes during the workshop for the next two days. This is a great place to record passwords.

Evernote Free - 100,000 notes max of 25 MB, 250 notebooks, 10,000 tags, 60 MB upload limit a month.
Evernote for Schools Paid
iPad: Evernote

More on Evernote

The Ultimate Simplified Guide to the Use of Evernote in Education


Evernote Overview




Sharing with Evernote




Evernote Web Clipping




Activity 4: Store it in the Cloud With Dropbox

Set up a dropbox account and explore online and iPad app. Create a document or download a PDF. Upload and share with the group.
https://www.dropbox.com/screencast

Dropbox 2GB Free Account
iPad: Dropbox

Activity 5: Bookmark It in the Cloud With Diigo

Set up a Diigo account. Use the account to bookmark and tag this wiki along with other website during the next two days.
Diigo
iPad: Diigo

More on Diigo
Diigo Groups in Education List of possible groups to follow.
Web Highlighter for iPad Safari
Using Diigo in the Classroom
Student Learning With Diigo video clips

ON TO...


Part 3: Create, Learn, Share, and Contribute to a PLN